Qualifying Final: 2.Crusaders v 5.Reds 6/06

[Wilson]

Hearing it is another wrist fracture for Harry

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

What was the casualty list from the Brumbies game - it looked like both Mcleod and Ennor might have picked up injuries?

Haven't seen any updates yet & with it being a holiday may be nothing until tomorrow.

 

[TSR]

I find the comparisons between the Crusaders & Storm Troopers a bit over the top to be honest.

A lot of the Storm Troopers were taken by force and brainwashed. They didn’t choose to be the bad guys and as the Star Wars franchise went on it became evident some of them were still decent people caught up in a horrible regime.

Don’t see any such mitigation or glimmers of humanity amongst the Red & Black brigade.

 

[dillyboy]

Hearing it is another wrist fracture for Harry

You have a family inside word or something?

(Can't find any mention online....)

I bloody hope not though

 

[Wilson]

You have a family inside word or something?

(Can't find any mention online....)

I bloody hope not though

Brisbane rumour mill, from a mate who apparently heard it direct this morning. No more details than that unfortunately, but I imagine there won't be anything public until team naming on Wednesday (maybe an earlier press leak on Tuesday).

 

[Dismal Pillock]

I find the comparisons between the Crusaders & Storm Troopers a bit over the top to be honest.

A lot of the Storm Troopers were taken by force and brainwashed. They didn’t choose to be the bad guys and as the Star Wars franchise went on it became evident some of them were still decent people caught up in a horrible regime.

Don’t see any such mitigation or glimmers of humanity amongst the Red & Black brigade.

 

[Ignoto]

Brisbane rumour mill, from a mate who apparently heard it direct this morning. No more details than that unfortunately, but I imagine there won't be anything public until team naming on Wednesday (maybe an earlier press leak on Tuesday).

Here's to hoping it all games by Les to get inside Penney's mind and lull the Crusaders into a false sense of security.

When do they announced which Ref is doing which game?

 

[Dismal Pillock]

When do they announced which Ref is doing which game?

Ben O'Qweef to get his cantab boys home

Angus "Don't Say" Mabey to make a few howler calls and botch a big game

James "I'm On The" Doleman and his ruck free-for-alls.

Angus Gardiner loudly coaching both teams non-stop in every aspect of rugby football for the entire 80 minutes.

ffs Nic Berry seems to be the only ref who doesnt drive everyone around the bend.

 

[Ignoto]

fs Nic Berry seems to be the only ref who doesnt drive everyone around the bend

Seems to only be Rassie's kryponite.

 

[Sword of Justice]

ffs Nic Berry seems to be the only ref who doesnt drive everyone around the bend.

I agree and any brumbies fan who says different is paranoid to the point of institutionalising.

 

[Wilson]

Seems like there is some hope Harry will play (though I wouldn't hold my breath):

Wilson in frame as Reds assess injury damage for finals

The Queensland Reds will likely be without a concussed flyhalf for their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final but hope remains over their Wallabies skipper.

www.rugby.com.au

McLaughlin-Phillips likely out, but Ryan still a chance. Uru also could be back, which would be timely if Harry is ruled out.

 

[dru]

Seems like there is some hope Harry will play (though I wouldn't hold my breath):

Wilson in frame as Reds assess injury damage for finals

The Queensland Reds will likely be without a concussed flyhalf for their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final but hope remains over their Wallabies skipper.

www.rugby.com.au

McLaughlin-Phillips likely out, but Ryan still a chance. Uru also could be back, which would be timely if Harry is ruled out.

HMP out? Lynagh to go 80? I guess Campbell could double up to 10, or maybe Flook. Possible opportunity for a 6/2 bench? That might give more cover to Wilson if he needs cover.

 

[Sword of Justice]

I thought last match out was the first time I really saw something suggesting that Campbell could be a second playmaker which is great because his explosivity seems to be on the wane. Crusadists in their little enclave is going to be tougher though.

 

[Wilson]

HMP out? Lynagh to go 80? I guess Campbell could double up to 10, or maybe Flook. Possible opportunity for a 6/2 bench? That might give more cover to Wilson if he needs cover.

Yeah, I expect Campbell will be the cover given they've generally avoided using Gibbs this year. Not sure it will be 6-2 unless Wilson and Uru are there though - I'd rather we had Pakeho and Ryan/Murray on the bench than Vest.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Really good opportunity for Lynagh to show he's ready for test matches.

I don't think he started an away game against a "good" team all year, so there's a bit of a question mark there.

 

[Adam84]

Really good opportunity for Lynagh to show he's ready for test matches.

I don't think he started an away game against a "good" team all year, so there's a bit of a question mark there.

From the teams in the finals, he has started against the Brumbies, Hurricanes and Blues; missed the Crusaders(HIA) and Chiefs(rest).

 

[Wilson]

Tate McDermott on between two posts has Wilson as probably ok to play, so maybe my mail was wrong. Was not exactly a definitive statement though.

 

[Strewthcobber]

From the teams in the finals, he has started against the Brumbies, Hurricanes and Blues; missed the Crusaders(HIA) and Chiefs(rest).

Didnt start against the Brumbies, Drua, Crusaders and Chiefs away though. Not his fault. Like I said, this week is a great opportunity

 

[Ignoto]

HMP out? Lynagh to go 80? I guess Campbell could double up to 10, or maybe Flook. Possible opportunity for a 6/2 bench? That might give more cover to Wilson if he needs cover.

We joke about JOC (James O'Connor) slotting a penalty to sink us but a Hollywood ending would be Murray going over in the 79th minute to give us the win.

All of NZ should be behind the Reds.

 

[liquor box]

I thought last match out was the first time I really saw something suggesting that Campbell could be a second playmaker which is great because his explosivity seems to be on the wane. Crusadists in their little enclave is going to be tougher though.

I wonder what could have been with Campbell if he had got time at 10, quite a few years ago he played there in a trial but I think he got injured so never got a shot.

I really like his involvement this year.